Gold-Spewing Volcano of Antarctica | 26 Apr 2024

Source: NYP

Recently a study found out that Mount Erebus, in Antarctica, expels pockets of gas containing roughly 80 grams of crystallised gold daily, worth about USD 6,000.

Mount Erebus and Deception Island are the only two active volcanoes out of a total of 138, present in Antarctica.
The wind carries this glittering treasure for hundreds of miles, with traces detected as far as 621 miles away.
It's been in a constant state of eruption since at least 1972, a fiery anomaly amidst the frozen continent.
Mount Erebus exhibits a particular eruptive style known as Strombolian eruptions. These eruptions are characterised by moderate intensity, with bursts of gas and ash shooting skyward.
Mount Erebus hosts a lava lake at its summit crater which is a rare phenomenon. This molten rock pool remains unfrozen at the surface due to specific conditions within the volcano.